EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS
Eyebright
Immune Support
WHAT IS IT?
Eyebright is a 1 to 5-inch, delicate, annual herb native to grassy meadows in Europe. It grows numerous small flowers with extraordinary vertical stripes of pale violet
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Eyebright has very little odor, but does have a very characteristic bitter and astringent taste. It is no wonder that herbalists have thought to use this plant
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Active Consituents
Iridoid glycosides, including aucubin; Tannins, Phenolic acids including caffeic and ferulic, Volatile oils, alkaloid, sterols, amino acids and choline.
Parts Used
Herb/Aerial Portions
Additional Resources
Chang I. Phytother Res 1997; 11: 189-192 Matsumi Y, Katsunori H, Kenzo C, et al. Biol Pharm Bull 1994; 17 (12): 1604-1608 Matsumi Y, Kenzo C, Tetsuro M. Biol Pharm Bull 1996; 19 (6): 791-795.
Important Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.
Disclaimer
This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.
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